The Utah House passed legislation on a 41-32 vote, repealing the 1973 misdemeanor crime of fornication or sex between people who are not married, Fox 13 reported.

The bill, previously passed in the state Senate, is now being sent to the desk of Gov. Gary Herbert (R) to be signed or vetoed.

The Hill has reached out to Herbert's office for comment.

The current law which criminalizes fornication is included in the state's criminal code chapter on offenses against the family. Those found guilty are punishable by up to six months in jail and a fine of $1,000.

The law, however, is not pursued by police for prosecution and is not enforced.

Utah Rep. Paul Ray (R), who sponsored the bill in the House, said it was time these laws were reversed, Fox 13 reported.